McSherrystown Court Sessions Close In Several Cases
In Squire Lilly's court Friday morning two cases were heard with decisions reserved. Eugene Rife faced charges of cruelty to a chicken and brandishing a gun at a minor. W. A. Helms sued J. C. Myers for damages over a piano in transit. Bernard Noel sustained a severe cut from broken glass at a baseball game. A. V. Holmes won against Myers, and Henry Small broke a rib after a cherry-picking fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Squire Lilly
Commonwealth
Eugene Rife
Linden Ave
West End
Albert D. Markle
Conewago Township
Justice Lilly
W. A. Helms
Hanover
J. C. Myers
Liverman
New Oxford
Bernard
Edward Noel
Fourth Street
Baseball Grounds
A. C. Rice
Squire V. H. Lilly
A. V. Holmes
Henry Small
Church Street
Sunday School Convention Planned at Adams County Church
The third Sunday School District Convention of Adams County is set for July 8 at Christ Reformed Church near Littlestown. Afternoon sessions feature devotional services, welcomes, and discussions on parental responsibility, church integration with Sunday school, and teachers’ roles. Evening sessions include sermons and talks on Bible in the home, neglect’s effect on teaching, and rewards for faithful teachers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adams County
Christ Reformed Church
Littlestown
Lindaman
F. S. Lindaman
T. W. Epley
Harvey Swartz
F. H. Berwager
W. A Burgoon
W G. Minnick
Reyv
P. Mauger
Forecasts For Farmers Plan For Rural Route Weather
The post office department and the weather bureau test delivering weather forecasts to farmers on rural free delivery routes twelve hours earlier by telegraphing morning forecasts to rural postmasters who stamp predictions on letters. Objections include that forecasts are eight o clock previous evening predictions rendered twelve hours old before delivery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Post Office Department
Weather Bureau
Cortelyou
New Discovery Proves Health Aid For Soldiers
Willis T. Morgan says Dr King’s New Discovery kept him in perfect health during two years in Cuba and two in the Philippines and now in New Hampshire. The product treats coughs colds bronchial trouble and lung diseases. Sold by Ed Auker druggist. 60c and 1.00. Trial bottle free.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cuba
Philippines
Willis T. Morgan
U.S. A
Concord
N. H
King
New Hampshire
Ed. T. Auker’s
Reporter Interviews 60 Men On Upbringing And Discipline
A newspaper reporter questioned thirty successful businessmen who all said they were governed strictly and frequently whipped. He also spoke with thirty loafers. twenty seven were described as mamma's darlings and the remaining three as raised by their grandmother.
Job Printing Ad Features Beene and Partners
Local printer Beene and associates advertise job printing services with options for forms labels and stationery. The notice highlights affordable rates and prompt turnaround for businesses and individuals in the community.
Murder on Roof Garden robs architect White of life in chaos
In New York on June 26, Stanford White of McKim Mead White was shot dead by Harry Thaw during Mamzelle Champagne at Madison Square Garden Roof Garden. Thaw, who fled before police disarmed him, announced he shot White after accusing him of ruining his wife. The audience panicked as White collapsed and died at once.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Stanford White
McKim, Mead & White
Harry Thaw
Pittsburg
Madison Square Garden
White
Thaw
Madison Square Roof Garden
West 30Th Street
John Smith
Lafayette Place
Washington, D. C
Manhattan Club
Garden
Braden
Debbs
Andrew Carnegie
Spice
Mr. White
Manhattan
Harry Stevens
East 21St Street
Frank Bruder
Henry Rogers
Evelyn Nesbitt
Florodora
Harry
Debes
William Brasch
Rochester
N. Y
Cleveland
Golconda
Ill
John D. Blair
Hollidaysburg
Blair County
Richard Ivens
Chicago
Bessie Hollister
Marcus Moon
Philadelphia
Son of Wealthy Family Sees Thaw In Shooting Case
Harry Kendall Thaw, about 36, son of the late William Thaw vice president of Pennsylvnia Lines West, is connected to the shooting incident. He lived in Pittsburgh at Lyndhurst Beechwood Boulevard and married Evelyn Nesbitt in Paris. He is brother to J Copeley Thaw and Mrs. George Lauder Carnegie. His mother, Mrs. William Thaw, sails for Europe to visit her daughter, the Countess of Yarmouth. No motive given by friends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thaw
Pennsylvania Lines West
Pittsburg
Harry Kendall Thaw
William Thaw
Western University of Pennsylvania
Lyndhurst
Beechwood Boulevard
Paris
Evelyn Nesbitt
Harry K. Thaw
J. Copeley Thaw
Yarmouth
Alice Thaw
George Lauder Carnegie
Cumberland, Fla
Benjamin Thaw
Harry
Europe
Countess of
Endows Room For Sick Journalists In Philadelphia Estate
Joseph F Sinnott a Philadelphia distiller died last week leaving more than 1 million dollars in estate He bequeathed 10000 in trust to the University of Pennsylvania hospital to equip and maintain a room for one sick journalist at a time in memory of his son Joseph E Sinnott a local reporter The fund favors newspaper writers over other professions in offering the room and care for the ill.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Joseph F. Sinnott
University of Pennsylvania Hospital
Joseph E. Sinnott
The First Fourth of July Victim in Paterson
Francis Raymond Murphy an 11 year old boy died at St Josephs hospital from lockjaw after shooting himself in the hand a week earlier in an ill fated accident in Paterson New Jersey on June 25th 1900s report notes the Fourth of July tragedy connection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paterson
N. J
Francis Raymond Murphy
St. Joseph’s Hospital
Young Murphy
New Laws Enacted by Congress In First Session
Washington reports the 59th congress enacting major measures extending federal control including rail rate and meat inspection bills and likely pure food laws. It notes statehood additions, canal questions settled, alcohol tax repeal benefits, and a $25 000 traveling fund for President Roosevelt and guests with many private pension laws pending.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Panama Canal
Tawney
Organized Labor
Senate
Labor Committee
House
Niagara Falls
Naval Academy
Secretary of the Navy
Hazers
Roosevelt
Jamestown
State police awe strikers in Allentown parade
State police with 34 troopers under Lieutenant Smith patrolled Allentown's main street during a transit strike. About 1000 protesters were dispersed after arrests for hooting as cars were halted and traffic suspended. Pending full operation, police guards remain on duty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allentown
Lehigh Valley Transit Company
State Constabulary
Smith
Fair Grounds
W. W. Bechtel
Fourth Regiment
Week's News Condensed for June 20
Highlights include the murder life sentence for Grover C. Poole in Mineola and multiple transport and disaster items. Flooded collieries idle 8000 workers in Mahanoy Pa. Scandals and appointments feature Roosevelt judge Charles M. Slough and Proctor gubernatorial nominee Fletcher D. Proctor. Illinois surgeon E M Sutton suicide. Jane Doe’s death aboard a New York steamer, and other regional tragedies and civic notes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grover C. Poole
James O'Hara
Mineola
L. I
Mahanoy
E. M. Sutton
Illinois
Peoria
New York
Eugene L. Vresick
New Brunswick
N. J
Ice dealers jailed for price restraint under Valentine law
In Toledo five ice dealers were sentenced by Judge Kinkade to the maximum five thousand dollar fine and one year in the work house for conspiracy in restraint of trade. A restitution option may reduce sentences. defendants include Joseph A. Miller and four others. A second item reports a stolen launch collision in the Delaware River near Camden, N J, where John McCormick drowned after their boat was struck by a tugboat.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Knights of St. John
Buffalo
N. Y
Booth-Tucker
Salvation Army
Minnie Reid
London
Catharine Stryker
Albert Teest
Keyport
Washington
Pan Handle
Burgettstown
Ohio
Toledo
Delaware River
Camden
N. L
John McCormick
William 'Srown
McCormick
Brown
Runner Dies at Finish Line in Westfield Meet
William Karns of Chicopee High School collapsed and died just after crossing the tape in the quarter mile at the Westfield interscholastic games. He had competed in several events and was reportedly not in condition to run the final race.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Westfield
Mass
William Karns
Chicopee High School
Chicopee
Karna
Deluge of green frogs floods Alton streets
A heavy rainstorm accompanied by a gele washed over Alton on June 25. A deluge of small green frogs fell across the town, with thousands hopping in the streets. Pedestrians and vehicles crushed them by hundreds during the downpour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alton
Man and Wife Drowned in Potomac Canoe Accident
Edward R Saalbach a War Department clerk about 45 with California ties and his wife died when their canoe capsized on the Potomac above the aqueduct bridge. Neighbors and rescuers were unable to reach them in time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Edward R Saalbach
Potomac River
Aqueduct Bridge
Saalbach
War Department
California
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McSherrystown
Lewis A. Delafield
Frederick Longfellow
Mrs. Thaw
Watchword
Packers and Railway
Kansas City
United States District Court
Smith McPherson
Red Oak
Iowa
Swift & Co
Cudahy Packing Company
Armour Packing Company
Nelson Morris & Co
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railway
George L. Thomas
L. B. Taggart
Burlington
Maryland Bankers’ Association
Ocean City
Joseph Breininger
Faston
Chas. M. Slough
United States
Fletcher D. Proctor
Proctor
Vermont
Alfred Millard
Omaha
Neb
John D. Rockefeller
Chicago University
Atlantic City
William Dooley
Ahoskie
N. C
Harry S. Driscoll
Pennsylvania Railroad
Wilmington
Del
Thomas Robinson
Pennsylvania
Butler
George Heim
Landisville
Havana
James A. Bailey
Ringling Brothers
Port Clinton
Alca Pencost
ICE Trust
Owatonna
Minn
Laura Kelly
Pillsbury Academy
Miss Kelly
Shamokin
Green Ridge
Here
Mt. Carmel
William Burns
Sunbury
C. A. Leach
Bethlehem
Johnns Nicholas
Kintny Vilge
Bucks County
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